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outspoken

[out-spoh-kuhn] / ˈaʊtˈspoʊ kən /


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Malema has a long reputation as being an outspoken, charismatic and radical left-wing politician.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

On Wednesday, UK chancellor Rachel Reeves voiced outspoken criticism of the war on Iran, pointing to rising prices and the impact on growth, in a media interview on the sidelines of the IMF meeting.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The joke here was that Barkley, already known for being outspoken, has been getting kudos for speaking out in favor of immigrants on a CBS broadcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

At a moment when much of the tech industry would rather not talk politics, Google executive Jeff Dean has been a rare outspoken voice—even on issues that hit close to home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

To be sure, people sensed he was an oddball at the time, disconcertingly gifted, outspoken, irreverent - in short, a strange mix of child and sage.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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